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Radio 2 Celebrates Musicals

Elaine Paige’s Phantom at 35 Celebration

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

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Another chance to hear Elaine’s celebration of 35 years of The Phantom of The Opera, first broadcast in October 2021.

Elaine commemorates the 35th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera with your memories of seeing it all over the world.

From his hideout underneath a 19th century Paris opera house, the brooding Phantom schemes to get closer to vocalist Christine Daae... it's a story which has enthralled musical theatre lovers for 35 years... and Elaine commemorates Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe's The Phantom of the Opera, on its 35th anniversary.

There's Phantom Mishaps, Phantom love stories, and your memories of seeing the show all around the world. Plus a selection of starry Phantom recollections from performers who have played principal roles in the production since it first opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in October 1986. Show less

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